Scott Pearson Eberly sitdowns with actor John Rothman to talk season 2 of Amazon's critically acclaimed series, 'One Mississippi.' John talks: eating, breathing and dreaming Bill, shooting in Los Angeles and the Gulf Coast , season 2 vs. season 1, working with Tig Notaro, recreating Civil War scenes that included Robert Lee, the timetable on a Amazon series, controversial element of the masterbation plot line and Louis C.K., writers’ room writing Bill in season 2 and writing for John Rothman’s Bill, Bill meeting a female version of himself played by Sheryl Lee Ralph, feeling on the set in season 2, Bill turning down a play directed by Trevor Nunn still not knowing the fate of One Mississippi, working with Steve Coogan on the upcoming film, 'Hot Air,' he business downside for a working actor on series that only have 6-10 episodes a season, staying away from the monitors when being viewed by director/producers on the set, David O. Russell’s unique methods on the set and throwing things at actors, David O. Russell calling him Tom on the set, Tig Notaro directing the first episode of season 2, John’s biggest challenge in season 2, Director Minkie Spiro’s advice, Keeping Bill authentic... not cartoonish, how season two’s comfort level actually made playing Bill harder.

Next week Scott and Josh return with their "5 Best," "Meet the Nielsen's," "the Manager's Special" and talk 'Insecure,' 'Better Things,' The Deuce,' 'Ozark,' 'Top of the Lake: China Girl' and 'Snowfall.'

Visit John Rothman's website to watch clips from Ghostbusters, The Devil Wears Prada, Sophie's Choice, Heartburn and several other movies too. You can also see the complete short film New Media which premiered in competition at Sundance in 2010.

Episode 27: What to watch in September, 'Insecure' & the "Money Shot"

Premieres Sunday on Sundance (click to see trailer)

Scott and Josh discuss all the new and returning TV shows dropping the first three weeks of September: Narcos, You’re the Worst, The Deuce, Orville (brief mention), Top of the Lake: China Girl, Better Things, Neil Jordan’s Rivera, One Mississippi, Star Trek: Discovery, Jerry Before Seinfeld (documentary),

Mentions: Elizabeth Moss, Snowfall, Colin Quinn/Remote Control, Snowfall, Halt and Catch Fire, Josh’s issues with one of Scott’s all-time favorite shows, Pushing Daisies, Lee Pace: is it him or the character? Annabeth Gish, Insecure and the money shot! Daniel King is a gentleman, Game of Thrones (spoilers), Game of Thrones knew the 10 episode distance. Did it misjudge the pace needed for an episode 7 season?, Josh wants to know what the endgame is for the Whitewalker’s. Don’t we all? The Game of Thrones sit down: The Wire, Mafiaoso style, Jamie and Tyrion Lannister, Is Tyrion jealous of Jon and Daenerys?, Samwell’s role in the final season?, Is part of the problem that the writers no longer have the book’s game plan? Footnote: Louis C.K. and the fallout with Tig Nataro. Next episode: Scott & Josh talk the Insecure finale, new/returning shows the final week of September, favorite Curb Your Enthusiasm moments and a preview of season 9 which premieres October 1st.

Scott Pearson Eberly talks with Steven Conrad the creator, writer, director, and executive producer of the quirky Amazon spy series, 'Patriot.' Both Scott and Josh have had this series in their 5 Best and deem this a Hollywood Bing Favorite. Scott and Steven discuss season one of Patriot and the upcoming season two. His passion for storytelling, telling his little brother to do a nude scene, bending the spy genre, how Gill Bellows steered him from film to television, and his love for film growing up.

Scott and Steven discuss: season one of Patriot and the upcoming season two. His passion for storytelling, telling his little brother to do a nude scene, bending the spy genre, how Gill Bellows steered him from film to television, and his love for film growing up.

season one of Patriot and the upcoming season two

The craziness of season 1

Creating original folk music for the series

'High Wire' filmmaking

Bending the spy genre and the one promise he made to Amazon

How did John Tavner not know who Dick Cheney is?

Shooting in Prague

The Brazilian jiu-jitsu fight scene

Update on the status of the John Belushi bio-pic

Writing the much buzzed upcoming film, 'Wonder'

Television has evolved into a slightly new art form

Blockbuster and watching 3 movies 120 times vs. 120 movies as a teenager

There are two moments where Lucy and Parker's make a barking cameo, Scott's Australian Shepherds. It's ironic because both times they were barking at Amazon making a delivery, the studio, and platform of 'Patriot'

SHOW NOTES | EPISODE #22

Scott and Josh (1:30) discuss the Emmy Nominations and are baffled at how Carrie Coon got dissed despite turning in the performance of the year (The Leftovers) and rewarded for a nice performance (Fargo). Not surprised by The Leftovers and Rectify getting the cold shoulder, plus a rundown of the nominations and what networks/streaming service (HBO, Netflix, NBC, FX, Hulu) led the way. Rudy! Rudy! Rudy (Sean Astin) joining Stranger Things for season 2. Scott's love for Glow; doing blow with Ronnie and Nancy, Marc Maron is killing it! And how Scott thinks Glow will make his top 10 shows in 2017! Josh all-in on Bosch... Scott grew up in Iowa and had the Sunday Ticket before the Sunday Ticket. 5 Best breaks all the rules! Glow, Snowfall, and Patriot make both lists. Video Store: Manager's Special (52:10): Aisle 1, Lion... Aisle 2, Okja... Aisle 3, Loving... Aisle 4, Bull Durham... Aisle 5, Younger.